
Fantasy Baseball Week 14: Who to Drop and Who to Keep
A deep dive into the latest performance trends shaping fantasy lineups, from struggling relievers to power-hitting catchers.
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A deep dive into the latest performance trends shaping fantasy lineups, from struggling relievers to power-hitting catchers.

A former under‑scouted prospect from Canada, Eric Hartman has surged through the Braves' system, posting a .297 average, 18 home runs and 77 stolen bases in High‑A Rome. His blend of power, speed and defensive skill has scouts projecting a major‑league debut by 2027 or 2028, where he could join the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II in Atlanta’s outfield.

A deep dive into the weekly fantasy baseball rankings and player grades that blend industry‑leading projections with matchup analysis, offering managers a reliable tool to set their lineups.

The Phillies hit game‑winning homers in three consecutive contests, the Astros clinched a wild‑card, and the Red Sox edged the Yankees, while the Mets fell to a six‑game skid.

A deep dive into the most impactful players to pick up off waivers, from Mets speedster A.J. Ewing to Cardinals power hitter Blaze Jordan, plus insights on emerging arms like Connor Prielipp and Jack Perkins.

Recent stats show Dansby Swanson, Carter Jensen, Bryson Stott, Jung Hoo Lee and Nasim Nuñez climbing the charts, while Chase Meidroth, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, Jacob Young and Austin Riley are slipping.

Week 13 waiver wire analysis highlights breakout performances from Josh Bell, Francisco Alvarez and emerging arms like Griffin Jax, while key injuries reshape roster decisions.

An exploration of how baseball narratives echo classic story structures, using the Cubs' journey as a lens.

Fantasy baseball waiver wire targets are heating up with power surges, speed bursts, and pitching gems that could reshape rosters.

Recent games have seen closers jostle for roles, hitters deliver historic performances, and fantasy analysts suggest streaming pitchers for upcoming matchups.

At the halfway point of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, plate discipline and contact metrics are revealing which players are poised for a breakout or a downturn.

From the Phillies’ ninth‑inning surge to Alcantara’s milestone and Machado’s decisive hit, yesterday’s games delivered drama at every turn.

A new trade value chart combines expert consensus rankings and a custom calculation to help fantasy managers assess the rest‑of‑season value of hitters and pitchers, revealing which assets are undervalued or overvalued.

A look at Caleb Durbin’s recent hitting surge and Erick Fedde’s pitching turnaround, and how they could affect fantasy baseball roster moves.

A statistical leaderboard highlights players whose recent performance indicators — from barrel rate to chase rate — suggest they are undervalued or overrated in fantasy formats.

A statistical deep‑dive identifies Trent Grisham, Max Muncy and JJ Bleday as buy‑low candidates, showing how luck‑adjusted metrics can spotlight undervalued talent heading into the 2026 campaign.

The latest weekly trade‑value chart highlights high‑risk buy‑low options such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Chase DeLauter, while flagging sell‑high players like Mickey Moniak and Brandon Woodruff as they return from injury.

The latest Top 300 fantasy baseball rankings are released, featuring MLB’s 2026 return to NBC and Peacock, key player movements, and injury updates.
This week’s fantasy baseball roundup highlights breakout performances and slumping stars, helping you fine‑tune your roster for the stretch run.

Dansby Swanson's early 2026 performance has dipped to among the league's worst hitters, casting a shadow over his massive contract and raising questions for the Chicago Cubs.

Over the last ten days, several MLB players have posted dramatic statistical swings, with some delivering breakout performances while others have slipped into costly slumps.

This week’s two‑start pitcher slate feels unusually thin, leaving fantasy managers to weigh a handful of risky options against a backdrop of limited upside. Among the arms under review are Stephen Kolek, Grant Holmes, Jeffrey Springs, Trevor Rogers, Patrick Corbin, Zac Gallen, Grayson Rodriguez, Luke Raley, Dominic Canzone, Colt Emerson, Dansby Swanson, and Michael Busch.

The Chicago Cubs sit below .500, face pitching injuries, and rely on high‑priced talent that has yet to deliver, leaving a long season of uncertainty.

The Cubs are navigating a season where they excel at getting on base but struggle to make contact, a mix that could define their competitive outlook.